Curragh Race 5 - Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas (Group 1)
Form of the G1 2000 Guineas is usually reliable in the Irish equivalent and GSTAAD (5) is the one to beat. No match for a brilliant opponent however was well clear of the rest. The leading Aidan O'Brien contender also boasts the best of two-year-old form and could prove hard to beat. DISTANT STORM (3) did well at Newmarket 8L behind the main selection when third. He deserves respect and might progress. ALPARSLAN (1) avoided the Classic but won the G3 Greenham Stakes last month. Rates a key player now tried at G1 level. Managing a 2000 Guineas fifth THESECRETADVERSARY (10) is an each-way chance. POWER BLUE (8) looks best of the rest.

Jockey: S H James
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months won by 1.0 len at Newbury G3 Greenham Stakes April 18 over 1408m defeating Zavateri carrying 58kg at $10. Previously second-up scored a big 3.5 len win at this track September 14 over 1307m defeating Magny Cours with 60.5kg at $2.30. Definite contender.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 18/04/2026 | 189 | G3 OPEN C 3 | $181,490.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good | Clifford Lee | 58kg | 1:24.92 | - | 8 |
| 1.0L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/10/2025 | 27 | G1 OPEN 2 | $922,510.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good Firm | Clifford Lee | 58.5kg | 1:23.39 | 4-4-6 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $51.00 |
| 1/16 | 14/09/2025 | 35 | SELL 2 | $411,440.00 | Curragh | 1307m | Y | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | 1:20.81 | - | 14 |
| 3.5L | $2.25 |
| 1/6 | 10/08/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $16,340.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Good Firm | Sam James | 60.5kg | 1:23.52 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start 2nd of 16 at Naas on September 18 over 1408m, neck behind Port Ferdinand carrying 60.5kg at $7.50. Went for a break before returning 2nd of 12 at Gowran Park on May 5 over 1408m, neck behind Shaws Bay with 61kg at $4. Looking to others.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 05/05/2026 | 229 | MDN 3 | $29,300.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Y | Jamie Powell | 61kg | 1:27.18 | - | 11 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/16 | 18/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1408m | YS | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | 1:34.25 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months 3rd of 14 at Newmarket (Rowley) in the G1 2000 Guineas on May 2 over 1609m, 10 len behind Bow Echo with 58kg at $4. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at York in the G3 Acomb Stakes on August 20 over 1408m, 5 len behind Gewan with 58.5kg at $2.10. Top chance again.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 02/05/2026 | 203 | G1 OPEN 3 | $952,850.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good Firm | William Buick | 58kg | 1:35.59 | - | 2 |
| 10.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/10/2025 | 16 | G1 OPEN 2 | $922,510.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good Firm | William Buick | 58.5kg | 1:23.39 | 7-6-3 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $3.25 |
| 1/7 | 25/09/2025 | 36 | G3 OPEN C 2 | $110,700.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | William Buick | 58kg | 1:24.15 | 7-5-1 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $2.20 |
| 3/7 | 20/08/2025 | 40 | G3 OPEN 2 | $299,470.00 | York | 1408m | Good Firm | William Buick | 58.5kg | 1:25.57 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/12 | 11/07/2025 | - | MDN C 2 | $46,130.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | William Buick | 58kg | 1:26.27 | 1-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.83 |

Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months favourite; won by 4 len at Gowran Park April 22 over 1408m in soft going defeating Solana Beach with 61kg at $1.60. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at this track in the G2 Futurity Stakes on August 23 over 1408m, 5.5 len behind Constitution River carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Others rate better this time.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 22/04/2026 | 183 | MDN 3 | $30,540.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Soft | Joseph Sheridan | 61kg | 1:31.80 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $1.62 |
| 2/11 | 21/10/2025 | 59 | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Heavy | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 60.5kg | 1:16.15 | - | 12 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
| 3/5 | 23/08/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN 2 | $229,630.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 59.5kg | 1:26.09 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/15 | 19/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 59.5kg | 1:27.15 | - | 12 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |

Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months 2nd of 14 at Newmarket (Rowley) in the G1 2000 Guineas on May 2 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Bow Echo carrying 58kg at $4. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at this track in the G1 Vincent O'Brien National Stakes on September 14 over 1408m, head behind Zavateri with 59.5kg at $1.90. One to beat.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 02/05/2026 | 183 | G1 OPEN 3 | $952,850.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 58kg | 1:35.59 | - | 7 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/14 | 31/10/2025 | 20 | G1 OPEN CG 2 | $1,522,070.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | C Soumillon | 55.5kg | 1:34.93 | 7-1-1 | 14 |
| 0.8L | $2.20 |
| 2/9 | 11/10/2025 | 27 | G1 OPEN 2 | $922,510.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good Firm | C Soumillon | 58.5kg | 1:23.39 | 3-5-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.75 |
| 2/6 | 14/09/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN 2 | $693,730.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Y | C Soumillon | 59.5kg | 1:26.73 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.91 |
| 2/6 | 24/08/2025 | 68 | G1 OPEN CF 2 | $621,670.00 | Deauville | 1200m | Good | Ryan Moore | 57kg | 1:08.39 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.10 |
| 1/20 | 17/06/2025 | 31 | G2 OPEN 2 | $317,610.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 58.5kg | 1:13.43 | 10-9-1 | 14 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/10 | 17/05/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Navan | 1207m | Good | Chris Hayes | 60.5kg | 1:12.35 | 7-6-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd of 7 at this track in LR on May 4 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Causeway carrying 59.5kg at $4. The start before that scored a big 3.5 len win at Gowran Park April 8 over 1408m on a soft track defeating Greek Mythology with 61kg at $1.90. Would have to improve further.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 04/05/2026 | 26 | LR 3 | $88,280.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | W M Lordan | 59.5kg | 1:37.40 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/4 | 08/04/2026 | 11 | 3 | $38,330.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Soft | W M Lordan | 61kg | 1:31.13 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $1.91 |
| 3/10 | 28/03/2026 | 266 | LR 3U | $88,450.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SH | W M Lordan | 56kg | 1:33.71 | - | 9 |
| 1.8L | $29.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/07/2025 | 34 | 2 | $43,360.00 | Naas | 1207m | Good | W M Lordan | 59kg | 1:11.21 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
| 7/14 | 01/06/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Listowel | 1307m | GY | Mark Crehan | 58.5kg | 1:20.01 | - | 14 |
| 18.3L | $7.50 |
| 8/14 | 05/05/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Ryan Moore | 60kg | 1:13.24 | - | 16 |
| 9.0L | $4.33 |

Jockey: J P Spencer
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd in a small field at Goodwood on May 1 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Protection Act with 60kg at $1.70. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Meydan in the LR JUMEIRAH 2000 GUINEAS on February 28 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Title Role with 56kg at $8.50. Looks tested in this field.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 01/05/2026 | 62 | OPEN 3 | $51,940.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Good | Saffie Osborne | 60kg | 1:39.28 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.67 |
| 2/9 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN 3 | $306,513.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Good | Mickael Barzalona | 56kg | 1:36.31 | - | 3 |
| 1.1L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 14/02/2026 | 56 | QAG2 OPEN 3 | $570,613.00 | Doha | 1600m | Good | William Buick | 58kg | 1:35.56 | - | 4 |
| 0.4L | $1.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/12/2025 | 70 | OPEN 2 | $229,709.00 | Doha | 1600m | Good | William Buick | 58kg | 1:34.02 | - | 8 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/10/2025 | 14 | G1 OPEN 2 | $922,510.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 58.5kg | 1:23.39 | 2-2-7 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/09/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN C 2 | $242,750.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good Firm | William Buick | 58kg | 1:36.95 | 4-3-4 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/08/2025 | 70 | G3 OPEN 2 | $119,930.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Soft | William Buick | 58.5kg | 1:31.12 | 6-4-4 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/5 | 21/06/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $18,450.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Dougie Costello | 59kg | 1:26.47 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |

Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 11 at Leopardstown in the G3 Red Rocks (Leopardstown 2,000 Guineas Trial) Stakes on April 12 over 1408m, 2.5 len behind Thesecretadversary with 61kg at $9.50. Last start 7th of 14 at Newmarket (Rowley) in the G1 2000 Guineas on May 2 over 1609m, 13 len behind Bow Echo carrying 58kg at $29. Hard to have.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 02/05/2026 | 20 | G1 OPEN 3 | $952,850.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good Firm | David Egan | 58kg | 1:35.59 | - | 9 |
| 13.3L | $29.00 |
| 2/11 | 12/04/2026 | 246 | G3 C 3 | $125,730.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | GY | David Egan | 61kg | 1:32.99 | - | 11 |
| 2.5L | $9.50 |
| 1/5 | 09/08/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN 2 | $600,550.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | David Egan | 59.5kg | 1:09.28 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/4 | 19/07/2025 | 32 | G2 OPEN 2 | $201,480.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | David Egan | 59.5kg | 1:13.39 | - | 2 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/20 | 17/06/2025 | 23 | G2 OPEN 2 | $317,610.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | David Egan | 58.5kg | 1:13.43 | 6-1-5 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/05/2025 | 20 | G3 OPEN 2 | $104,060.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | David Egan | 59.5kg | 1:11.08 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/05/2025 | 50 | LR OPEN 2 | $86,720.00 | Curragh | 1005m | Good | David Egan | 59.5kg | 1:02.56 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 16/03/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1005m | Soft | David Egan | 60.5kg | 1:04.51 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming second last in a small field at Naas on March 22 over 1609m, slow going 4.5 len behind Hardy Warrior carrying 61kg at $3.80. Second-up 5th of 7 at this track in LR on May 4 over 1609m, 5 len behind Causeway carrying 59.5kg at $8. Outsider.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 04/05/2026 | 43 | LR 3 | $88,280.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Ben Coen | 59.5kg | 1:37.40 | - | 8 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/3 | 22/03/2026 | 176 | 3 | $31,020.00 | Naas | 1609m | Soft | Ben Coen | 61kg | 1:51.57 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.75 |
| 6/30 | 27/09/2025 | 25 | 2 | $1,660,520.00 | Curragh | 1408m | YS | Ben Coen | 59.5kg | 1:28.91 | - | 24 |
| 4.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/12 | 02/09/2025 | 10 | MDN 2 | $34,960.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | GY | Ben Coen | 59.5kg | 1:27.04 | - | 8 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/14 | 23/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $38,680.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Ben Coen | 60.5kg | 1:27.59 | - | 6 |
| 2.0L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up won by 2.5 len at Leopardstown G3 Red Rocks (Leopardstown 2,000 Guineas Trial) Stakes April 12 over 1408m defeating Power Blue with 59.5kg at $7. Second run from a spell 5th of 14 at Newmarket (Rowley) in the G1 2000 Guineas on May 2 over 1609m, 12 len behind Bow Echo carrying 58kg at $21. Solid credentials and cannot be dismissed lightly.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 02/05/2026 | 20 | G1 OPEN 3 | $952,850.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good Firm | Seamie Heffernan | 58kg | 1:35.59 | - | 5 |
| 12.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/11 | 12/04/2026 | 211 | G3 C 3 | $125,730.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | GY | Seamie Heffernan | 59.5kg | 1:32.99 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/09/2025 | 36 | G1 OPEN 2 | $764,526.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1609m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 55.5kg | 1:36.90 | 7-6-5 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 08/08/2025 | 18 | LR OPEN 2 | $78,040.00 | Tipperary | 1508m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 59.5kg | 1:37.55 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 21/07/2025 | 30 | MDN 2 | $16,610.00 | Ayr | 1454m | Good Soft | Seamie Heffernan | 60.5kg | 1:33.12 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $1.15 |
| 2/9 | 21/06/2025 | 36 | LR OPEN 2 | $202,950.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Seamie Heffernan | 59.5kg | 1:27.09 | 4-4-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/05/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 60.5kg | 1:33.24 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $17.00 |